You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry
The Caravelles
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You don't have to be a baby to cry All you need is for love to go wrong You don't have to be a baby to cry Or to lie awake the whole night long When you leave me my golden rainbow disappears And you leave me a broken heart that's full of tears These ain't rainbows in my eyes, why should I lie You don't have to be a baby to cry When you leave me my golden rainbow disappears And you leave me a broken heart that's full of tears These ain't rainbows in my eyes, why should I lie You don't have to be a baby to cry You don't have to be a baby to cry You don't have to be a baby to cry
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Written by: BOB MERRILL, TERRY SHAND
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" is a song performed by British pop duo The Caravelles. This song falls under the Pop and Adult Contemporary genre.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release in 1963, the song quickly rose to fame and peaked at No.3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK, it reached number 6.
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Song OriginThe song was originally a country music song written by Bob Merrill and Terry Shand. It was popularized by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1950 before The Caravelles covered it in 1963.
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Formation of the GroupThe Caravelles consisted of members Andrea Simpson and Lois Wilkinson who were working as secretaries before they decided to form a singing group.
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Notable TributeOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists. The most notable cover version was by country music singer, Billie Jo Spears in 1968.
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Unique Singing StyleThe Caravelles' rendition stands out due to its distinctive style. Unlike most pop songs of the time, it includes a breathy vocal presentation, which added a unique touch to it.
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Song ReleaseIt was first released as a single in the UK in July 1963 and in the U.S. in September 1963. The song was also included in their 1963 album titled, "The Caravelles".
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One-Hit Wonder"You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" was the Caravelles' major hit. Despite releasing more songs, the duo did not manage to replicate the success of this song, making them a well-known "one-hit wonder".
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label, Smash Records in the United States and Decca Records in the United Kingdom.
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Band DissolutionThe Caravelles disbanded in the late sixties after failing to achieve further chart success. However, their hit "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" continues to be popular among fans of classic Pop music.
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